Full Circle
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Although two weeks in Taiwan allowed us to see a lot of the country, it wasn’t nearly long enough to see everything.
Tales of travel, humor, sarcasm and other nonsense.
Southern Style
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After three days in the mountains of central Taiwan, it was time for us to explore more urban landscapes.
A Lake and the Mountains
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Our next stop was Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan’s largest body of water. The name arises from the shape of the lake.
It’s Not Taihoku Anymore
Heart and Seoul
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At the heart of Seoul, we found a lively, friendly city full of people who clearly love to eat.
Zone Without a Seoul
Seoul Searching
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You’re probably asking, why did we go to Seoul? (Or maybe you couldn’t care less.)
To the East and Back Again
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The parts of Bhutan that are only now modernizing provide visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the past.
A Western View of Bhutan
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Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness index is a complex calculation that is actually incorporated into the country’s constitution.
Raining Kath and Dogs
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It was the kind of rain you don’t go out in except maybe for a funeral or a medical emergency. What the hell were we supposed to do for three days?
Zanzibarians at the Gate
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After our busy adventures with gorillas in Rwanda and on safari in Kenya, our final stop on this African journey was for a few days of R&R.
The Allure of Safari
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The hunting origins of modern safaris arose in the 18th century. But it was the 19th and 20th centuries that brought us the classic images of well-healed westerners sleeping in tents, taking leisurely meals under the sky, and walking or riding in jeeps during thrilling searches for exotic African game both large and small.